SHAUN Wright-Phillips will aim to prove that he's worthy of being named as the Premiership's top young talent when City entertain Southampton tomorrow.

The diminutive winger has been rewarded for a stunning personal season with the Blues by being named as one of the six nominees for the PFA Young Player of the Year Award.

But Wright-Phillips, who earned his first call-up to the full England squad for the friendly against Sweden faces tough competition for the award from Arsenal's Kolo Toure and England internationals Glen Johnson, John Terry, Scott Parker and Wayne Rooney.

Wright-Phillips stands a good chance of winning as he has stood out in a poor season for City. He has emerged as one of the Premiership's top wingers and chipped in with 10 goals from midfield, most recently his stunning solo effort in the 4-1 derby win against United and last Saturday's last-gasp equaliser against Wolves.

Wright-Phillips' main rivals for the prize could be Terry and Rooney. Terry has emerged as a genuine international class centre back and has provided the solid backbone to Chelsea's drive for European glory, while Rooney has hit form in recent weeks and may get the vote after narrowly missing out last season.

Thierry Henry is an obvious favourite for the senior vote, but Frank Lampard has also been hotly tipped, while Steven Gerrard, Patrick Vieira, Alan Shearer and Jay-Jay Okocha can also put forward strong personal claims.